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Search Auto Parts Search where is my engine coolant temp sensor Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Guest Anonymous Poster Jan 20, 2007, 4:55 PM Post #1 of 4 (2459 views) where is my engine coolant temp sensor Sign In Had a engine service soon light come on, got a dianostic on my chevy balzer and said it engine coolant temperature was out. where is it on my vortech 4.3 lt v6 engine? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 20, 2007, 9:07 PM Post #2 of 4 (2452 views) Re: where is my engine coolant temp sensor Sign In Almost always right near the thermostat, T steve01832 Veteran Jan 21, 2007, 5:34 AM Post #3 of 4 (2450 views) Re: where is my engine coolant temp sensor Sign In Sometimes the coolant temp sensor is located on the left bank cylinder head between and just above # 1+3 spark plugs on the 4.3 L engines. Steve DanD Veteran / Moderator Jan 21, 2007, 7:09 AM Post #4 of 4 (2449 views) Re: where is my engine coolant temp sensor Sign In Tom and Steve are both right but just because you have an ECT code doesn’t always mean that it’s the actual sensor. If you were to read the description of the code (whatever it is) in a service manual it would likely read something like these examples: ECT circuit high, ECT circuit low, ECT circuit out of range, ECT circuit temperature low to long and so on, all meaning different things. Yes it could mean that the code set because of a bad sensor but look at what is common to all the descriptions “circuit”. Meaning that the computer knows or thinks that the ECT circuit can’t or shouldn’t be giving this reading; after a certain time frame or under different circumstances. All of which can be also caused by a bad connection, short to voltage, short to ground in the wiring or the computers interpretation of the signal is incorrect (bad computer). An ECT code may not even be an electrical issue at all but a mechanical one; as in low coolant causing the engine to run hot or just the opposite that the thermostat is stuck open and the engine is running to cold for to long of a time frame. After saying all of this; sure throw a sensor at the thing because it could just be that, plus they’re cheap and easy to do. Even if the sensor was good you may have inadvertently fix the problem by touching the circuit during the replacement of the sensor if the problem is a dad connection or by topping up the cooling system after the sensor has been replaced. Sorry that this post is as long as it is just to say throw a sensor at it but I want people to understand that a DTC (diagnostic trouble code) doesn’t pop up and say hey; I’m broken change me. All it’s designed to do is give us a direction to look in too find the root cause of the fault. Dan. Canadian "EH" (This post was edited by DanD on Jan 21, 2007, 7:11 AM)   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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